MIL-STD-38784A
4.2.1.4.1.2 TM identiication number. Print presentation: The TM identiication number, as assigned
for each volume and part, shall be in bold face type at the upper outer edge of each page and
outer segment (page unit) of each foldout page.
(F) (M) Electronic presentation: TM identiication number shall appear in the title bar area of the viewer per
the requirements of MIL-DTL-87268, section 3.
4.2.1.4.1.3 Binding edge (equipment or subject identiication). Print presentation: When speciied (see
6.2.i.), the binding edge shall indicate the equipment or subject to which the manual applies and relate to
the prime title. Appropriate abbreviations may be used. Top-bound manuals shall place this information
on the top, left-hand corner.
(F) (M) Electronic presentation: References shall be indicated using a linking method rather than notes
in margins.
4.2.1.4.1.4 Outer edge (reference information). Print presentation: When speciied (see 6.2.j.) signiicant
reference information such as chapter, section or subject titles, paragraph number or igure number
shall be used or added. Appropriate abbreviations may be used. Top bound manuals shall have this
information placed on the top, right-hand corner.
(F) (M) Electronic presentation: References shall be indicated using a linking method rather than notes
in margins.
4.2.1.4.2 Running feet.
4.2.1.4.2.1 Page number. Print presentation: Page numbers shall be located at the lower outer edge ending at
the outside margin and shall be in bold face type. Even numbers, including zero, shall be assigned to left-hand
pages and odd numbers to right-hand pages. The page number for a foldout page shall be so placed (lower
outer edge ending at the outside margin) that the number will be visible when the printed page is folded.
(M) Pages shall not be numbered as zero.
4.2.1.4.2.2 System/Subsystem/Subject Number (S/S/SN). Print presentation: When used, the S/S/SN shall
appear in the lower outer corner of each page directly above the page number and shall be approximately
18 point type. S/S/SN shall not be placed at the bottom of front matter pages.
(F) Electronic presentation: The S/S/SN shall be marked on the Table of Contents (TOC) If the capability
exists, the S/S/SN shall be displayed in an area containing persistent data applicable to the content being
displayed in the scrollable view (see MIL-DTL-87268, section 3).
4.2.1.4.2.3 Issue indicator. Print presentation: When speciied (see 6.2.k.), the issue indicator (see 3.2.17) of
basic manuals, revisions and the change designator (see 3.2.6) for change pages shall be located at the outer
edge of all pages on the same line as, and ½-inch to the inside of the page number. When speciied
(see 6.2.l.), the word "Original" shall be included on basic pages.
(F) Electronic presentation: If required by the acquiring activity (see 6.2.k.), the issue indicator shall be
displayed on the bottom of the title screen in the library of TOs.
4.2.1.4.2.4 Security classiication. Print presentation: The security classiication, including unclassiied pages,
of classiied manuals shall be at the bottom center of each page in bold face type. See DOD 5220.22-M for
guidance. For foldouts, the security classiication shall be marked in bold face type, ¾-inch from the
right-hand edge and repeated continuously to the left with four inches of space between each marking.
(F) Electronic presentation: Security classiication shall appear in the footer area of the viewer per
the requirements of MIL-DTL-87268, section 3.
4.2.1.4.2.5 Foldout igure number and title. Print presentation: The igure number and title for a foldout
page (see 3.2.14) shall be so placed (lower outer corner) that the number will be visible when the
printed page is folded.
4.2.1.5 Technical manual identiication number. Print presentation: The TM identiication number assigned
by the acquiring activity shall be located on each page as speciied in 4.2.1.4.1.2. However, when all the
information for a 4 x 5½, 4 x 8, 4½ x7 or 5 x 8-inch manual is placed horizontally on all pages and
all pages are arranged head to foot, the TM identiication number shall be placed in the upper right
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